West v. State

McMurray, Chief Judge.

Defendant was indicted for the offenses of theft by taking (a motor vehicle) and simple battery. Following a trial by jury, a verdict of not guilty was returned upon the simple battery charge. However, defendant was convicted of the offense of theft by taking. A sentence of 20 years was imposed upon defendant and he appeals. In his sole enumeration of error, defendant contends the trial court erred in admitting evidence of a prior criminal act.

A review of the record reveals that on January 10, 1984, defendant took an automobile out of a parking garage in downtown…